It all started when I was a young boy. I had a strong fear of cats, so strong I couldn’t even look at one. This fear proved to be a great restraint on my life as a kid. In my teenage years, it only got worse, as I often felt like I was going to …
I had sudden onset of Central Pontine Myelinolysis just a few days ago. I had been healthy and active in life until this point. It all started with minor weakness in my right arm and leg. Little did I know, this was a sign of something much more serious. My symptoms worsened over the following …
From the moment I woke up in the morning, my heart would start to beat rapidly. I felt my chest tighten and a wave of intense fear would wash over me. I knew I was having a panic attack and I had no idea what to do about it. My panic disorder had started a …
I was so filled with joy when I found out I was pregnant. All of my dreams of starting a family felt within reach. But then came the news – my pregnancy is ectopic. I knew this was serious, and the reality of my situation started to sink in. As I began my treatment, I …
I was 14 when I first noticed it, excessive sweating and I was mortified. I had Hyperhidrosis, a medical condition that meant my body produces too much sweat. At first, my family and friends joked about it, but as it kept happening, embarrassment sunk in. I didn’t want to go out with anyone, and even …
I was always ambitious, driven, and wanting to do more with my life. But then my restless legs syndrome set in. It was like my legs had a mind of their own, constantly needing to move and producing a tingling feeling that never seemed to end. I was no longer able to focus and had …
